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P423 ALJ

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,165 mi
Last recorded73,165 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP423 ALJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 73,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre crack beteen tread

Fail 16 Jun 2016 73,164 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre crack beteen tread

Pass 12 Jun 2015 64,995 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres wearing 2.5mm

Pass 9 Jul 2014 60,422 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 59,727 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 59,709 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 59,646 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 59,584 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 59,584 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 59,373 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 59,183 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 58,444 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 56,832 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
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P423 ALJ is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 91,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P423 ALJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P423 ALJ registered?

P423 ALJ is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P423 ALJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P423 ALJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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